Posted on Oct 22, 2018
Miami GOP head apologizes for taking part in mob protest by proto-fascist Proud Boys
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After organizing a protest involving members of the proto-fascist “Proud Boys” gang, the head of the Miami-Dade County Republicans apologized for his actions.
On Saturday, Nelson Diaz told the Miami Herald that he “made a mistake and I apologize for” participating in a protest last week against against Democratic congressional candidate Donna Shalala.
He also denied having any ties to the “Proud Boys” — a group founded by noted bigot and failed stand-up comic Gavin McInnes — who joined Diaz at the protest. Diaz said that he only joined the protest because of his “personal beliefs,” and that he does not “support [the ‘Proud Boys’] or their mission.”
On Saturday, Nelson Diaz told the Miami Herald that he “made a mistake and I apologize for” participating in a protest last week against against Democratic congressional candidate Donna Shalala.
He also denied having any ties to the “Proud Boys” — a group founded by noted bigot and failed stand-up comic Gavin McInnes — who joined Diaz at the protest. Diaz said that he only joined the protest because of his “personal beliefs,” and that he does not “support [the ‘Proud Boys’] or their mission.”
Miami GOP head apologizes for taking part in mob protest by proto-fascist Proud Boys
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My only information about this group is from Wikipedia, but the alt-right is the GOP's own worst enemy. The failure of Trump to denounce it loudly and immediately was a massive mistake. I know Republicans that would not tolerate the alt-right for a second, and the alt-right doesn't do anybody they are associated with any political favors - so I have to wonder about politicians that associate with them. My understanding is that the Russian government has been involved with much of the alt-right here and in Europe.
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